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Uber's Australian in-app taxi comparison service attracts A$8 million fine, documents reveal

By James Panichi ( May 3, 2022, 04:49 GMT | Insight) -- Uber’s publication of misleading information as part of its in-app service UberTaxi is set to cost the company $5.65 million, with court documents revealing the breakdown of last month's total of $18.36 million in penalties requested by Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog. The court filings, seen by MLex, also reveal that the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has asked a federal judge to approve a fine of A$18 million for the misleading cancellation-fee messages sent to users of Uber’s ride-hailing app.Uber’s publication of misleading information as part of its in-app service UberTaxi is set to cost the company A$8 million ($5.65 million), with court documents revealing the breakdown of the total of A$26 million worth of penalties requested by Australia’s competition and consumer watchdog....

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